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Samsung Garlaxy 2 User Manual

ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
http://opensource.samsung.com
.
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING
GT-P5113_UM_English_UEALD7_BH_050312_F4
THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY.
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc
Address:
85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Toll Free
1-800-SAMSUNG
Telephone:
Internet
http://www.samsung.com
Address:
Š
2012 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
www.samsung.com/us/support
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, XT9® Smart Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
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The Bluetooth
word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are
registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
TM
microSD
, microSDHCTM, and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Play Books, Google Play Music, Google Talk, Picasa, and YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Peel and the Peel logo are marks owned by Peel Technologies, Inc. and may be registered.
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TM
, DivX CertifiedÂŽ and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under
, DivX
license.
ÂŽ
DivX Certified ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX
Certified
to play DivXÂŽ video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.
ÂŽ
ÂŽ
device that plays DivX video. Visit
is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
www.divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX
videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX CertifiedŽ device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on­Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu ( >
About device
complete your registration.
>
Legal Information
>
License settings
>
DivXÂŽ VOD
>
Register
). Go to
vod.divx.com
for more information on how to
Apps
>
Settings
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 10
Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Android System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Mini App Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 3: Entering Text ...........................42
Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Changing the Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Handwriting Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ........... 50
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Section 5: Messaging ............................... 60
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 6: Internet and Social
Networking ............................................. 77
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 7: Music ........................................96
Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Viewing Your Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Section 8: Photos and Video ...................112
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Section 9: Connections ...........................129
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . .136
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 136
Section 10: Applications and Widgets ..137
GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Dual Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Next Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Readers Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Yahoo! Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Yahoo! News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Section 11: Settings ...............................164
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ........................................... 194
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 194 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 201
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 204
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 211
Section 13: Warranty Information ..........213
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
End User License Agreement for Software . . 218
Index .........................................................224
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section helps you to quickly start using your device.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 224.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 194, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 14.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
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Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For example:
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Display
➔
Screen timeout
Apps
➔
Settings
.

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
Warning!
Use only approved charging devices. Approved accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For battery use information, see “About Device” on page 192.
Tip:
Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet.
Getting Started 6
Note:
USB Cable
Charging
Head
Outlet Connector
Correct
Incorrect
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging
Head (1), making sure the connection is secure.
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (2).
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (3).
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4. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
5. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On

Press and hold the
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 14.
Note
: Your device’s internal
antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. For more information, refer to “GPS Applications” on page 137.
Power/Lock Key
.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. At the prompt, touch
Power/Lock Key
Power off
➔ OK.
.

Setting Up Your Device

When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some screens can be skipped (touch
Back
). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
Welcome
1. Touch the language field, scroll through the list, and
touch the language you want your device to use, such as, English (United States).
Start
2. To uch
Wi-Fi Setup
Make sure the Wi-Fi choose one of the following options:

Tou ch listed.

Tou ch Wi-Fi networks.
.
OFF / ON
Add network
Scan
to make sure you have an accurate list of
Skip
) or re-displayed (touch
icon is set to ON and
to enter a Network SSID that is not
Getting Started 8

Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
Connect
. Touch
Back
Next
to continue.
to connect to
password, and touch a different Wi-Fi network or touch

To uch
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 164.
Set Date and Time
1. Touch the time zone field (
GMT+00:00)
and select the
correct time zone.
Date
2. Under
, set the date (month, day, year), if
necessary.
Time
3. Under
, set the time (hour, minute, and AM or PM),
if necessary.
Next
4. Touch
.
Make it Google
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play
TM
.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new Google account or sign in, if you already have a Google account.
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Note:
If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.

Tou ch
Sign in
and then enter the email address and password of your existing account. – or –

Tou ch
Get an account
or enter the email address and password of your existing account. – or –

Tou ch
Not now
to perform this task later. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 60.
Enable Purchases
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.

Enter purchase information for your Google Play
Save
account and touch
.
– or – Tou ch
Skip
.
Backup and Restore
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google account.
1. Read the backup and restore information.
2. Enable either or both options. Next
3. Touch
Use Google Location
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either
or both of the Google location services.
2. Touch
This Tablet Belongs To ...
To personalize the tablet with your name:
1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
2. Touch
.
Next
to continue.
Next
.
Google Services
This screen displays if you did not signed in to your Google account. The use of this device is subject to the privacy policy and other terms.
1. To uch
2. To uch
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.

Learn more
terms.
Next
and install updates from Google.
Tou ch
Finish
The main Home screen displays.
to read the privacy policy and other
, if you agree that your device may receive
.

Retrieving Your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
navigate to
2. Once the URL loads, click on the account?
http://google.com/accounts
link and follow the on-screen instructions.
.
Can’t access your
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Using Google Maps

In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 164.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 177.

Task Manager

Your device can run applications simultaneously and some applications run in the background.
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on your device and to end running applications to extend battery life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and see how much memory is used by applications.
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Task Manager Pop-Up
The Task manager pop-up provides information about
applications
the Task Manager application. To access the Task manager pop-up:
and includes a
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Task manager
The Task manager pop-up displays.
2. Touch the
running on your device. Touch to end an application or
3. Touch the
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
Clear memory
processes.
4. Touch in the top right corner of the Task manager
pop-up to close the application.
5. Touch in the top left corner to display the Task
Manager application.
Active applications
RAM manager
RAM manager
.
End all
to stop all running applications.
tab to display the amount of
to clear inactive and background
. It also has a link to
Mini App Tray
tab to view applications
Active
Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about applications, including
manager
,
Storage
To a ccess th e Task Man a ger:
1. Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up” on page 11. – or –
Add the Application monitor widget to a Home screen and then touch monitor widget. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 29.
– or – Touch
2. Touch
Active applications
on your device. Touch
End all
to end all running applications.
Active applications, Downloaded, RAM
, and
Help
.
Active applications
Navigation
and then touch
End
on the Application
Task manager
to view applications running
to end an application or
3. To uch
4. To uch
5. To uch
6. To uch
Downloaded
Google Play. Touch from your device.
RAM manager
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
to clear inactive and background processes.
memory
Storage
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
Help
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
to view internal (Device memory) and
to view useful tips for extending battery life.

Memory Card

Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files.
.
Note:
You can only store music files that you own (from a CD
or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
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Clear
Installing a Memory Card
Correct
Incorrect
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it clicks into place (2).
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Storage
.
SD card
2. Under
, touch Unmount SD card
➔
.
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
Settings
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4. Gently press down on the memory card (1), so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2).
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 135.

Galaxy Tab Accessories

To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
1. Go to
accessories
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
.

Securing Your Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 178.
For other settings related to securing your device, see “Location Services” on page 177.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Locking the device manually

Press the
Power/Lock Key
.
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
Power/Lock Key
The Lock screen displays.
.
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2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Note:
You can choose the type of Screen Unlock you want to use, from Pattern, PIN or Password. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 177.
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Troubleshooting

If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
•
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
for 8 to 10 seconds.

Android System Recovery

Android System Recovery is used for Google updates. The average user should never need to perform a system recovery.
Note:
If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/ Down key to select
Power/Lock Key
to boot up.
reboot system now
. Your device then continues
, then press the
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn the device off.
2. Press the
Tip:
Volume Up is the end closest to the Power/Lock Key.
3. Once the SAMSUNG logo appears, release the Power/
4. Continue to press the Volume Up key until the Android
Volume Up Key Power/Lock Key
press the until the device switches on.
Lock key while continuing to press the Volume Up key.
system recovery screen displays.
and then
at the same time
5. Release the Volume Up key. The following options are available:
• reboot system now
• apply update from external storage
updates to your device.
• wipe data/factory reset
except captured pictures and videos. For more information,
“Factory Data Reset”
refer to
• wipe cache partition
• apply update from cache
the device cache.
6. Press the Volume Up/Down key to scroll up or down, then press the Power/Lock key to make a selection.
: Turns on your device.
: Allows you to apply
: Deletes all data from the device
on page 187.
: Deletes all cache data, such as log files.
: Allows you to apply updates form
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device.

Features

•
10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
•
AndroidTM Ice Cream Sandwich
• Google Play
•
BluetoothÂŽ to
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 b/g/n)
•
3.2 Megapixel camera and camcorder plus 0.3 Megapixel forward-facing VGA camera
•
Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTubeTM, Google Maps
•
Messaging Features:
– – –
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TM
Store for access to over 250,000 Apps
3.0
Wireless technology. For more information, refer
“Bluetooth”
Gmail Email (corporate and personal) Google Talk
on page 166.
TM
, and Voice Search)
TM
TM
(Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
•
Photo Gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and WEBP formats
•
HD Video Player (1080p)
–
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, DivX, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
–
Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI (DivX), MKV, FLV, WEBM
•
DivX CertifiedÂŽ to play DivXÂŽ video up premium content
•
Supports HDMI/MHL connections to connect electronic devices to high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and displays.
•
Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, OGG (vorbis), FLAC, AC-3 (only with video), and Vorbis formats
•
1GB RAM memory and 16GB on-board memory, which is used for data storage and access
•
Support for microSDTM and microSDHC
•
PolarisÂŽ Office documents online or offline
•
Pre-loaded e-reader application Google PlayTM Books.
provides a central place for managing your
to HD 1080p
TM
Memory Cards
, including
•
4
3
1 1
2
Samsung Media Hub
•
Smart Remote powered by Peel
Warning!
This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 14.
ÂŽ

Front View

1.
External Speakers
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Light Sensor
2.
automatically and when taking photos with the Front-facing Camera.
3.
Front-facing Camera Lens
recording videos.
Display Screen
4.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off. For more information, refer to “Auto-Rotate Screen” on page 171.
: Used in music or video playback,
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used when taking photos or
: The orientation of the display screen
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Top View

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1
2 3
The following items can be found on the top of your device as illustrated.
3.5mm Headset Jack
1. Infrared Blaster
2.
controlling external devices. For more information, refer to “Smart Remote” on page 159.
3.
Memory Card Slot
files.
Volume Key
4.
Master Volume. During music playback, press volume.
Power/Lock Key
5.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.
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: Plug in for headphones.
: Used to emit infrared signals used for
: Install a memory card for storage of
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Press and hold to turn the device on or
to adjust

Back and Bottom Views

The following items can be found on the back and bottom of your device.
Camera Lens
1.
videos.
Microphone
2. Charger/Accessory Port
3.
charging or to sync music and files.
: Used when taking photos or recording
: Used for voice recording or video chat.
: Plug in a USB cable for

Home Screen

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The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Google Search
1.
: Search your tablet and the web by typing or speaking. For more information, refer to “Search” on page 94.
2.
Widgets
: Applications that run on the Home screen. These widgets are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 29.
Home screen
3.
: The starting point for using your device. Place shortcuts, widgets and other items to customize your device to your needs.
App Shortcuts
4.
: Shortcuts to common applications. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 33.
Apps
: Display the Apps screen.
5.
6.
Back
: Return to the previous screen or option.
Home
: Display the central Home screen.
7.
8.
Navigation
: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it. Touch and then touch
Task manager
to display the
Task Manager.
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Screen Capture
9.
and edit the image. Touch and hold to capture and add an image of the current screen to the clipboard. The screen image is saved in the /Root/sdcard/Pictures/ Screenshots folder. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 148.
Primary Shortcuts
10.
These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 28.
Mini App Tray
11.
anytime, such as a calculator, a memo pad, and a music player. For more information, refer to “Mini App Tra y” on page 34.
System Bar
12.
screen where you can find navigation buttons and icons that show notifications, battery power, and connection details.
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: Capture an image of the current screen
: Shortcuts to common features.
: Shortcuts to apps that you can use
: The area along the bottom of the Home
13.
Notification Icons
from the system or from an application. Touch a Notification Icon to display more detail. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar” on page 27.
Time
: The current time. For more information, refer to
14.
“Date and Time” on page 187.
Status Icons
15.
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status Details panel. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 27.
: Presents icons to show notifications
: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.
Note:
The center panel displays when you touch
Home
.
Customizing the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
Apps
Home screen
or
Widgets
, and
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays.
3. Touch
Add to home screen
select one of the applications or widgets that you want to display on this screen. – or –
Set a new wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 34.
, touch
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 171.
Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Note:
The panel in the center position displays when you touch
Home
.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left
and right side to the center to display the editing screen.
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2. Use these controls to configure panels:
Remove
: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to remove the panel from the Home screen.
Add
: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven. This option is available when less than seven panels have been added.
Default Home Page
the upper right corner of a panel to set it as the default home screen.
3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a
panel to a new location.
4. Touch
Back
: Touch the Home icon at
to return to the Home screen

Navigating Your Device

Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back
Touch Back step.
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to return to the previous screen, option, or
Home
Touch Home
Navigation
Touch apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Screen Capture

Touch current screen and edit the image, then touch to save the image. Touch and hold to capture and add an image of the current screen to the clipboard.
Note:
A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
2. Tou ch
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
to display the first center Home screen.
Navigation
to open a list of thumbnail images of
Screen Capture
My files
sdcard
➔
.
Pictures ➔Screenshots
to capture an image of the
Apps
.
Other Buttons
Google Search
Touch
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
•
•
Google
to search the web or your device.
Tou ch Touch an option in the list.
Menu
to display a list of options.
Screen Navigation
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
•
Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
•
Touch a menu item to select it.
•
Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate on-screen items. For example:
•
Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.
•
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Swipe, Flick, or Slide
Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example:
•
Unlocking the screen.
•
Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.
Pinch
Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to make an inward pinch motion on the screen, as if you are picking something up, or an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
For example:
•
Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
•
Pinch a web page to zoom in or out.
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Notifications

When you receive a notification, the Notification icons display in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications indicate the arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
Touch a Notification icon for more detail. For example, touch a Gmail Notification icon to see who sent the message.
Touch the Time field to open the Notifications list to view all of your current notifications. Touch a Notification in the list to display the item. For example, touch a Gmail entry to open the Gmail application and view the message.
Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the settings for individual applications in the applicable section of this user manual.

Status Details

To display the current date and time, battery status, and Wi-Fi connectivity status, open Status Details.
1. Touch the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details display. If you have any current notifications, their summaries are listed below the Notifications title.
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2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it.
3. Touch outside the Status Details screen to close the
window.

Quick Settings

To view and control the most common settings for your tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings application, open the Quick Settings panel.
1. Touch the Time in the System Bar.
The Quick Settings pop-up displays.
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